G-III Apparel Group Ltd (GIII)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
GIII
G-III Apparel Group Ltd
$27.05
+0.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.21B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,754.13
-2.51%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $91.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 1134% more annual revenue ($35.18B vs $2.85B). MELI leads profitability with a 5.3% profit margin vs 4.8%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. GIII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
GIII
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.7%
Fair Value
$57.63
Current Price
$27.05
$30.58 discount
Margin of Safety
+64.7%
Fair Value
$5712.73
Current Price
$1754.13
$3958.60 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 84.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 49.8% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.7%
Trading at 11.4x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIII
The strongest argument for GIII centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MELI
The strongest argument for MELI centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 49.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GIII
The primary concerns for GIII are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 48.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GIII profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 49.8% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GIII scores higher overall (60/100 vs 58/100). MELI offers better value entry with a 64.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
G-III Apparel Group Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. designs, supplies, and markets men's and women's apparel in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
MercadoLibre Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online trading platforms in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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